Precision Guided Weapon (PGW)

It also includes underwater systems that may have sustaining power to the target, airborne loitering munitions and energy weapons that do not have warheads or fusing. Finally, it includes the guns, mortars and launch tubes used to employ these weapons and systems.

This document contains definitions for the market, customer missions, unique market attributes, and market subsystem types.

The PGW Market includes:

Precision guided systems using imbedded guidance systems or strap-on kits;
Payloads that may be weapon or non-weapon related.
Precision guided systems with initial boosters for the purposes of increasing range;
Loitering munitions with designs akin to that of UAVs;
Fully automatic guns and lethal energy weapons with an autonomous ability to track and fire precision or non-precision munitions or rays as a point defense: this includes some Active Protection Systems and Close in Weapon Systems;
Directed energy weapons (lethal and non-lethal);
Torpedoes and mines with sensors able to discriminate targets.
Guns over 57 mm caliber
Self-propelled mortars over 57 mm caliber
Torpedo tubes

The PGW Market does not include:

Missiles (defined as precision weapons that operate in the atmosphere or space using sustained, self-contained power to the target), including those capable of loitering;
Guns of caliber less than or equal to 57 mm
Ammunition of less than or equal to 57mm
Underwater evasion device launch tubes
Bulk explosives, ammunition, unguided bombs, rounds, projectiles and ordnance;
Mines with non-discriminating sensors, such as acoustic, pressure, and magnetic;
Small arms, manportable mortars, towed howitzers or artillery guns;
Gun related R&D and Services
Company-funded research and development;
Government budget for overhead and program management.

Precision-Guided Weapon Customer Function

Anti-Aircraft	Designed primarily for use against aerial platforms. This covers both manned and unmanned aircraft targets including fixed wing, rotary wing, UAVs and loitering munitions. PGWs with such a function include ground-based air-defence guns / gun-based CIWS, Counter-UAS Loitering Munitions and Directed Energy Weapons (DEW)
Anti-Armor	Primarily used against armored and bunker targets.
Anti-Missile	Designed primarily for use against missiles or precision-guided weapons. This would include unguided artillery rockets as well as guided rockets. PGWs with such a function include Active Protection Systems (APS), ground-based air-defence guns / gun-based CIWS and DEW. .
Anti-Munition	Designed primarily to intercept tube artillery (howitzer and mortar rounds) and rocket propelled grenades. Weapons used to counter them include Counter-Rocket, Artillery & Mortar (C-RAM) systems, which typically comprise of gun-based CIWS and DEW.
Anti-Personnel	Primarily used against personnel.
Anti-RF	Primarily used against systems emitting RF signals.
Anti-Ship	Primarily used against sea-based targets.
Anti-Torpedo	Weapon system designed to provide a defense against incoming torpedoes. The incoming torpedo is intercepted and destroyed.
Gun	A breech-loaded, tubed weapon greater than 57mm caliber and capable of firing PGWs. Includes both direct fire and indirect fire weapons.
Mortar	A muzzle-loaded, tubed weapon greater than 57mm caliber capable of firing PGWs at low velocities, over short ranges, and at high trajectories.
Mine Warfare	Primarily used to neutralize land and sea-based mines by direct attack.
Multi-Target	Can be used against multiple target types. In the majority of cases, this Function segment is utilised for weapons that can be used against various ground-based target types such as moving vehicles, stationary / fixed and relocatable targets and both 'soft' and 'hardened' targets. However, this now can also refer to weapons that are capable of engaging targets of various types (i.e. aircraft, UAVs, missiles & munitions) or targets across multiple domains (i.e. Air and Surface targets).
Torpedo Tube	A tube used to launch self-contained, self-sustaining, underwater weapons that have range, azimuth and elevation vectoring, maneuvering and target seeking/discrimination means, along with a warhead and fuzing.
Multiple	This category includes any instance when the record involves more than one functional segmentation category.
Nuclear	Precision guided weapon system with a nuclear warhead.
Other	This category is used when the record cannot be explicitly described by another functional segmentation category.
Research & Technology	Broad based and general missile and PGW technology.
Unidentified R&D	A modelled estimate of R&D Sales not yet identified.

Precision Guided Weapon Attributes

PGW Type

PGW Type is an attribute field with five unique selections:

PGM Precision Guided Munition	This is a munition that contains some form of self- contained guidance that operates throughout the flight path to increase accuracy. The PGM is distinguished from missiles by its lack of powered flight throughout its flight. It may use initial boosters to provide separation from the launcher or increase range. Typically, this guidance comes in the form of enroute navigation (such as GPS/INS) and/or terminal guidance (such as laser/radar/optical).
DEW Directed Energy Weapon	This is a beamed-energy weapon that does not contain a projectile. The force of the energy may run the gamut from non-lethal to lethal. Typically, these weapons use laser, microwave, or plasma technology to control, confuse, disable, or destroy targets.
CIWS Close-In Weapon System	This is a weapon system that operates autonomously based on a set of criteria programmed into the system. It is mostly used for ship self-defense against missile attacks but has further application against swarming surface vehicles. This category would also include autonomous self-protection systems for land and air vehicles that attack the incoming threat, which may come in the form of a missile, rocket, or artillery round.
Launcher	Method of launching a precision guided munition or torpedo. This can be a gun, mortar, loitering munition launcher or torpedo tube.
Loitering Munition	Self-propelled, expendable munitions that can loiter over a target area, seeking out and then engaging a target. Unlike UAVs, their warhead / payload is integrated into the system and are generally un-recoverable.
Mine	To qualify for inclusion in this category, a munition must occupy a passive state until it autonomously senses its target and provides some form of precision attack on that target. This excludes mines that are activated only by contact either by pressure or trip wire. Mines are usually land or sea-based systems, however, some countries claim to have aerial mines, as well.
Torpedo	This is a self-propelled undersea munition with onboard guidance systems (either command or autonomous). Its attack path may be programmed and autonomous or fully controlled by means of a tether to the host platform. Some torpedoes are capable of both tethered and non-tethered operations.

Precision Guided Weapon (PGW) Subsystems

System Integrator	The portion of the program related to integrating all of the subsystems into the forecasted Item and performing the program management. This role is typically filled by the Item System/Service Supplier.
Airframe	The portion of the system needed for air worthiness.
Seeker	Terminal guidance system that uses RF, EO/IR, Laser, Sonar and other such technologies to identify and home in on the target.
Guidance and Control 1-3	The guidance and control (G&C) section(s) of a precision weapon may contain any number of components, largely electronic, that are used for navigation, orientation, and control. Some of the typical components found in these sections include GPS receivers, Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), Inertial
Measurement/Reference Units (IMU or IRU)	Mechanical and electronic gyroscopes, accelerometers, computers, data systems, altimeters, datalinks, flight controls/autopilots, actuators, thrusters and wire/fiber optic guidance elements. As the suppliers of G&C components are identified, they will be listed in approximately their contribution dollar value order in the three G&C fields. The PGW system suppliers/system integrators will often be listed as the most significant supplier of guidance and control due to their frequent role of integrating and building up a weapon’s G&C section.
Arming & Fusing	The portion of the weapon that includes target detection devices, arm-safe systems, and fuses that identify the conditions for triggering the warhead.
Warhead	The portion of the system related to the Item’s destructive charge(s).
Core Propulsion	The portion of the system that powers the PGW during sustained flight (i.e. Loitering Munition) or traversal towards target (i.e. Torpedo).
Propulsion/Booster	If applicable, any secondary propulsion used by the Item for launch or sustained flight. Instances may be first and second stage rocket motors for long-range weapons.
Energy Systems 1-3	That part of the Directed Energy System that develops the energy system, transmits it to an emitter, and emits a beam to include emission control systems.
Primary Gun/Launcher	The portion of the system related to the primary firing/launching device supplier.
Secondary Gun/Launcher	The portion of the system related to the secondary firing/launching device supplier.
Licensor	The portion of the system’s value related to providing raw technology. A Licensor’s role can be compared to a low-value-added integrator.
Sys Eng & Tech Assistance (SETA)	System Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA). The government often needs to supplement its internal Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance capability in order to meet its frequently changing needs and demands. SETA contractors provide analysis and engineering services in a consulting capacity, working closely with the government's own engineering staff members. SETA contractors provide the flexibility and quick availability of expertise without the expense and commitment of sustaining the staff long-term.
Scientific & Engineering Support	Where not specifically stated as SETA, other scientific and engineering support services. The work performed in this area deals with the conduct of analytical, experimental, investigative and other fact finding work in the natural and physical sciences, along with the operation and maintenance of the equipment required for these purposes. Examples would be: engineering related studies, scientific research and support, writing technical manuals, chemical, biological and other testing services; architect-engineer services; environmental planning and engineering services; and other technical services.
Ops-Mgt Services	Operations and management, are generally non-engineering and non-technical services. Examples: operating and managing facilities (Facilities or Warehouse Managers); infrastructure tasks and oversight (Operations or Plant Managers); supervision and management services (Planning Manager; consulting and advisory services; program management; and providing other non-technical professional services. It is along the lines of business practices to create the highest level of efficiency possible within an organization. It concerns itself with converting materials and labor into goods and services as efficiently as possible to maximize the profit of an organization, and will have a focus on streamlining processes.
Maintenance Services	Maintenance, or technician specific servicing and general repairs. Examples: base maintenance and repair; non-specific platform repair and other technician maintenance services; staffing O&R depots; environmental remediation; and decontamination. These services may include, but are not limited to, preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, scheduled servicing, testing, and component replacements.
Training Services	Training activities to include syllabus preparation, manuals, documents, personnel, location and facilities, classroom devices and equipment, training simulations, and the successful completion of the training contract statement of work.
Sustainment Services	Sustainment, is the provision of personnel, logistic, and other support required to maintain and prolong operations or combat until successful accomplishment or revisions of the mission or the of the national objective. Examples: food service; fuel storage and shipment; security; supply airlift and sealift; and other storage services.
Other Work-share Provider	A significant subcontractor whose contribution cannot be categorized in any of the other sections.
Unidentified R&D	A modeled estimate of R&D Sales not yet identified.